IT Project Manager (Corporate Banking, Contract)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead complex IT projects within the financial sector, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. You will craft end-to-end project plans, drive cross-functional collaboration, and keep stakeholders informed with clear progress updates.

The role requires extensive experience in project management, familiarity with the software development lifecycle, and a strong ability to manage risks and align programs with the organization's

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of project management experience, including 3+ years IT PM in financial services.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and various methodologies, esp. waterfall.
• Experience in corporate banking domains and working with tech, cybersecurity, risk, compliance.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with timelines, milestones, resources and dependencies.
• Communicate project progress, status, and key decisions to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle from requirements to implementation following PM processes.
• Engage in pre-project activities, effort estimation, and team organization with internal/external partners.
• Monitor risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field

PMP certification (advantage)

Job description

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans encompassing timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability to ensure strong cross-functional teamwork and alignment with project objectives.
• Effectively communicate project progress, status, and key decisions to stakeholders, including senior management, while ensuring the successful, on-time, and budget-compliant delivery of projects that meet established requirements.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to implementation, in adherence to the Project Management Process and Methodology, while collaborating closely with the Project Lead/Owner or Sponsor to drive strategic initiatives aligned with the organizations roadmap.
• Engage in pre-project activities, including effort estimation, high-level project planning, and team organization, while managing relationships with internal departments and external partners to define requirements, align expectations, and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor and track project execution while proactively analyzing risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure seamless implementation.
• Identify and address project dependencies to prevent potential issues, maintain a project issue register to track and resolve concerns, and prepare regular management reports to support informed decision-making.
• Take ownership of business and regulatory compliance risks by implementing appropriate mitigation measures while staying informed of industry trends, emerging threats, and evolving technologies to enhance risk management.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential risks while sharing best practices for risk management, ensuring project delivery aligns with agreed-upon cost, scope, schedule, and outcome baselines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• More than 8 years of experience in Project Management, including at least 3 years in IT Project Management within the financial industry, with experience in core banking systems.
• Demonstrated background in IT development (design, coding, testing), with experience managing the entire software development lifecycle and various development methodologies, particularly the waterfall model (Must).
• Experienced in corporate banking domains with the ability to collaborate effectively with technology, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Strong delivery management experience with a proven track record of steering projects toward smooth execution and on-time delivery.
• Must have experience in IT Project Management, andPMP certification is an advantage.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | Tang Lee Ling | Registration No: R1106845